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Electronic Frontier Foundation

1 month ago

Meta Oversight Board's Latest Policy Opinion a Step in the Right Direction

The Meta Oversight Board advised Meta to end its blanket ban on the term 'shaheed' in reference to 'dangerous' individuals.

EFF partnered with ECNL to submit comment supporting free expression in response to Meta Oversight Board's call for comment. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF and Access Now's Submission to U.N. Expert on Anti-LGBTQ+ Repression

EFF and Access Now submit information on digital rights and SOGI issues to the U.N. Human Rights Council.

There is an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance both online and offline globally. [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Urges New York Court to Protect Online Speakers' Anonymity

The First Amendment protects the right to anonymity for online speakers.

Courts should apply robust standards before unmasking anonymous speakers. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Join us for EFF's 8th Annual Tech Trivia Night!

Enjoy Tech Trivia Night in San Francisco on May 9th with food, drinks, and prizes.

Support EFF's cause by sponsoring annual events like Tech Trivia Night. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF to D.C. Circuit: The U.S. Government's Forced Disclosure of Visa Applicants' Social Media Identifiers Harms Free Speech and Privacy

The EFF filed an amicus brief to reverse a ruling on disclosing social media identifiers for visa applicants, citing privacy and free speech concerns. [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinstate X's Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional California Content Moderation Law

EFF urges federal appeals court to reinstate lawsuit challenging California's content moderation law

EFF asserts California's law threatens social media platforms' editorial processes and First Amendment rights [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Opposes California Initiative That Would Cause Mass Censorship

Censorship can't create a healthy internet

Vague proposals like California Ballot Initiative 23-0035 can lead to harmful censorship [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

Tor University Challenge: First Semester Report Card

EFF has launched a campaign to encourage universities to operate Tor relays and strengthen the Tor network

The campaign aims to make the Tor network more resilient to censorship and increase access to academic knowledge and collaborations [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Our "How to Fix the Internet" Podcast is an Anthem Awards Finalist- Help Make It a Winner!

EFF's "How to Fix the Internet" podcast is a finalist in the Anthem Awards Community Voice competition.

The podcast aims to inspire change and offer creative solutions to technology challenges. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

The Government Shouldn't Prosecute People With Unreliable "Black Box" Technology

EFF is urging the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to affirm that a witness who has no knowledge of a proprietary algorithm used in black box technology is not qualified to testify to its reliability.

The government failed to demonstrate that the iPhone's 'frequent location history' (FLH) algorithm is reliable and admissible as evidence in the case.

Courts have a gatekeeper function to determine the admissibility of evidence, and should not allow the use of black box technology without proving its reliability. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Let Them Know It's Time to Power Up

Donations to EFF will be matched 2X until December 5th.

EFF fights to defend digital privacy, security, and free speech rights.

Donations help EFF in their mission to free the web for everyone. [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

2 days ago

One (Busy) Day in the Life of EFF's Activism Team

EFF activism team comprises lawyers, technologists, and activists who work globally to protect civil liberties through campaigns beyond litigation and lobbying. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

1 month ago

In Historic Victory for Human Rights in Colombia, Inter-American Court Finds State Agencies Violated Human Rights of Lawyers Defending Activists

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled against Colombia for harassing and surveilling human rights defenders, putting their lives at risk.

EFF, Article 19, and other organizations filed an amicus brief urging the court to find Colombia's surveillance practices in violation of human rights. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

1 month ago

EFF Seeks Greater Public Access to Patent Lawsuit Filed in Texas

Secrecy in patent litigation is common, especially in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

EFF is seeking to intervene in a case to unseal documents and ensure public access, arguing for the public's First Amendment rights. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Analyzing KOSA's Constitutional Problems In Depth

EFF remains opposed to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) despite some organizations dropping opposition.

KOSA may lead to online services imposing age verification and content restrictions, according to EFF. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms

The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Four Infosec Tools for Resistance this International Women's Day

Women are more likely targets of online violence

Building a security plan is essential for online protection [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Statement on Nevada's Attack on End-to-End Encryption

End-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger for under-18s in Nevada is facing a legal challenge.

EFF opposes Nevada's move to block minors' access to encryption due to constitutional concerns. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Is the Justice Department Even Following Its Own Policy in Cybercrime Prosecution of a Journalist?

The indictment against journalist Tim Burke raises questions about the application of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)

EFF has long advocated for clarity in the CFAA to prevent misuse in prosecutions [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF to Court: Strike Down Age Estimation in California But Not Consumer Privacy

EFF challenges the constitutionality of California's Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) in a court case.

EFF supports data privacy provisions in the AADC but argues that the age estimation scheme and vague terms make the law unconstitutional. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy Isn't Dead. Far From It.

Privacy is a concern for many people who feel there is little they can do to protect it.

There are numerous organizations, such as EFF, working to protect privacy rights. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Dozens of Rogue California Police Agencies Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States

People are surveilled by police at more times and in more ways than ever before.

EFF's new 'Field Guide to Police Surveillance' provides a reference source on how law enforcement agencies use various surveillance technologies. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF and More Than 100+ NGOS Set Non-Negotiable Redlines Ahead of UN Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations

EFF and 110 NGOs have outlined non-negotiable redlines for the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty.

The proposed treaty has evolved into an expansive surveillance tool rather than a focused approach to tackling cybercrime. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Craig Newmark Philanthropies - Celebrating 30 Years of Support for Digital Rights

EFF receives a $200,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to strengthen their cybersecurity work.

Craig Newmark has been supporting EFF for 30 years and focuses on supporting trustworthy journalism and cybersecurity. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

How To Fight Bad Patents: 2023 Year In Review

EFF supports a balanced patent system that upholds rights in the digital world.

The inter partes review (IPR) process has been effective in limiting the damage of wrongly granted patents. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

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Fighting European Threats to Encryption: 2023 Year in Review

End-to-end encryption is crucial for protecting online privacy

EFF successfully pushed back against an EU proposal that would have undermined encryption and privacy [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

The Atlas of Surveillance Hits Major Milestones: 2023 in Review

That's what a , EFF's moonshot effort to document which U.S. law enforcement agencies are using which technologies, including drones, automated license plate readers and face recognition.

Electronic Frontier Foundation

EFF Membership: 2023 Year In Review

Throughout the many years that EFF has been around, our goal has remained consistent: creating a future where you have your rights when you go online, and one where they are enhanced by new technologies.

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